Bellflower – “Campanula Campana White”

Campanula ‘Campana White’ is a graceful and compact bellflower variety, offering an abundance of crisp, pure white bell-shaped blooms. It’s a favourite for borders, containers, and bouquets—bringing a soft, romantic touch to any space. Long-flowering and easy to grow, this variety is a star performer for both garden beds and the cut flower patch.

🌱 How to Grow Campanula ‘Campana White’ Plugs

🕰️ Planting Time:

• Autumn or early spring, once frost risk has passed

• Cool-season planting ensures stronger root development and earlier flowering

🌞 Position:

• Full sun to light shade

• Prefers morning sun with light afternoon shade in hot regions

🌱 Soil:

• Moist, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0)

• Avoid soggy or heavy clay soils

📏 Spacing:

• 20–25 cm apart in beds or rows

• For pots, one plant per 15–20 cm container

💧 Watering:

• Keep evenly moist, especially during dry spells

• Avoid letting soil dry out completely while flowering

🌿 Feeding:

• Light liquid feed every 2–3 weeks during active growth

• Use a potassium-rich fertiliser to encourage blooming

🌾 Staking:

• Not usually necessary for compact growth, but taller stems may benefit from light support

🌼 Where to Plant or Use

• Borders & Edges: Neat mounds of white blooms soften the edges

• Pots & Containers: Brightens up patios and window boxes

• Cut Flower Beds: A graceful addition to bouquets

• Cottage Gardens & Rockeries: Perfect for naturalistic, soft plantings

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

✔️ Pure White Blooms: Elegant, timeless, and easy to pair
✔️ Compact & Long-Flowering: Excellent for gardens large and small
✔️ Great for Pollinators: A bee magnet in the early season
✔️ Low Maintenance: Easy to grow with a tidy habit
✔️ Performs Well in SA Conditions: Thrives in cool to moderate zones with well-drained soil